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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1914
Page
2
Mayor George Stern urges a shift to a strictly business organization for Frostburg's city government. He calls for a centralized office system, updated accounting, and a survey of current practices to improve efficiency and fiscal responsibility amid tax disputes.
Robert Farrell has organized a team with Wallace at catcher Leatherman and Farrell as pitchers Farrell as short stop Winters at first base O Rourke at second base Mc Gee in left field P Grimes in center J Tighe in right field Wilson. Mrs John Manley had a roof replaced on a dwelling. R J Stakem has inside and outside painting done. Services in memory of Mrs Eliza Boyes were held at Woodland M E church. The Methodist Sunday school at Midland changed meeting time to 10 00 a m. James Duffy is critically ill with rheumatism. Patrick F Byrnes has recovered enough to go out. Mrs Alexander underwent an operation by Dr J R Littlefield. Oliver Truly is improving from typhoid. Mrs William Bowen of Pittsburg visiting in town.
Bertha Turner of Baltimore wed Vincent Drugan in St Ignatius Church Baltimore. Democratic Committee meets May 12 at Reynolds Hotel to set district convention details. McIlwee’s Band concert tonight at Keyser High School. Twin Mountain Orchard Company expands to chicken farming with 3 000 eggs incubating. Mrs George F Harrison dies in North Carolina after long Virginia roots and local ties. Local court cases include firearm indictment guilty and railway theft conviction. Rev A O Price resigns from Keyser Presbyterian to pastor in Texas. H G Stearts appointed Keyser M E Church trustee. Two horses for sale cheap at National Standard Ice Cream Co. April 27.
The Midland Council met Monday night approving bills for the month including Midland Electric Company 32.90 and officer fees. Michael Clark replaces Daniel McMurdo on the regular election staff as the election is set for Monday. A summer dance hosted by Professor C A Cavanaugh is planned for Friday. Paradise Baseball Club reorganizes with Carl Firlie as manager and John Grimes as captain. they seek games outside their town.
The Lonaconing city council met to hear reports. Treasurer Sloan cited general fund 655.78 and water account 530.78. Health Officer Bullock reported mumps typhoid fever German measles births and deaths. No official Clean-Up Day announced yet. Bailiff Holing to halt alley dumping on Picken's alley. Mrs Dobbie Foote and Miss Robertson arrive due to Mrs Robertson's illness while Miss Christine Smith leaves for Pittsburgh for nursing duties. Frank Doolan visits the county seat.
At St George's Parish House the Brotherhood of St Andrews Cross chaired a social for about fifty youths with addresses by Prof John E Edwards and Tasker G Lowndes. The Junior Guild plans a parcel post sale at Mullaney's Hall on May 13 with unknown contents and a musical program and dance to follow. locals Mr and Mrs Chas Neff, Mr and Mrs William Lambie, and Elmer Hoffmann attend in Hagerstown for the Woodmen of America convention.
The first local baseball game of the season at Eckhart ended 9 to 8 in favor of McMillians Regulars over Vanigans. The grounds are in top condition and the team invites further bookings. Postmaster change forthcoming with J A Nelson replacing Catherine Simons, after fourteen years of service. Nelson also runs a mercantile store and manages Gem Amusement.
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